The Simiens is home to over 180 bird species, five of which are endemic to Ethiopia. The park is especially rich in raptors and vultures. The most interesting of these include Pallid Harrier, Lammergeier Augur Buzzard, Wahlberg’s, Verreaux, and Martial Eagle, African Hawk Eagle, Rufous-Breasted Sparrow-hawk, Fox Kestrel, Cape Eagle Owl, Abyssinian Owl and Black stork